Rapper Young Thugs' RICO Act charges explained

Young Thug is one of Atlanta's "top offenders," Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant said on Tuesday, a day after the popular rapper was taken into custody at a Buckhead mansion during a raid.

Tri-Cities Coach Kenneth Miller demoted, transferred after suspension

Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has learned he has been demoted and reassigned after completing his 20-day suspension for grabbing a student with a gun.

College Park man sentenced to prison for molesting underage girl

Police say the Georgia man molested his underage victim while she was spending the night at a friend's home. He'll now spend decades in prison.

Mother raising reward money to help detectives find man accused of killing her twin sons

South Fulton police believe 23-year-old Zachary Hardwick shot and killed Eriq and Erin Harris outside a gas station last summer. Now, the twins mother is try to raise a $10,000 reward to convince someone to help investigators find him.

Johns Creek cop praised for saving choking man

Lt. Trey Farran was eating lunch at Maya's Mexican Kitchen on Medlock Bridge Road on April 27 when someone started choking at a nearby table.

Fulton County School System sets new rules on use of phones, other devices for next school year

Fulton County School System is setting new rules about how student can use cell phones, beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The list of restricted devices includes cell phones, tablets and smartwatches.

2 arrested after Gwinnett County home invasion, shots fired at police

Police said a man fired shots at officers as he and a woman fled the scene of a Gwinnett County home invasion. Both have since been arrested.

Person of interest named in case of murdered teen found in East Point

Jamarcus McCrary was named by the East Point Police Department as a person of interest in the beating death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found dumped next to a vacant house.

Father of Roswell High Quarterback Robbie Roper opens up on cause of son's unexpected death

Robbie Roper, the star quarterback from Roswell who died unexpectedly Dec. 22, suffered from elevated blood ammonia levels caused by a genetic condition called urea cycle disorders (UCD), Roper’s father, James, told USA Today in an article published Wednesday.

Son’s murder sparks mother to open job centers to empower teens, combat crime

A mother who lost her 16-year-old son to gun violence is taking action to help reduce violent crimes involving our youth. She's created a non-profit that focuses on providing youth with employment assistance.

Police: 12 charged in Easter street racing takeover of Roswell intersection

A group of street racers were caught on video blocking intersections and even threatening a responding officer on Easter Sunday. Now Roswell police say they've charged 12 people connected to the event and are looking for more.

Republican wins Georgia House special election

A Republican won a special Georgia state House election Tuesday in Cobb County, but may never serve a day on the floor of the legislature.

Non-profit launches new adaptive kayaking program in metro Atlanta

There are new opportunities for athletes with physical challenges in metro Atlanta. Catalyst Sports, a local non-profit has launched an adaptive kayaking program.

Man killed in shooting at East Point hotel, police say

East Point police said a man died on Tuesday when he was shot at an Econo Lodge at 1360 Virginia Avenue.

Car crashes into patrol SUV with officer, K-9 inside, police say

The officer and K-9 were both inside the car in the left-most lane on Ga. 400, but police said they weren't seriously injured.

Jury finds Georgia man guilty in shooting over Uno game

A jury has found a Georgia man guilty of shooting a victim and threatening to kill him during a fight over a game of Uno at a house party

Deadly car fire shuts down part of I-285

At least one person has died in fiery car crash that has shut down part of I-285 at I-85.